Victoria Heath | Chief Healthcare Science Officer
Welsh Government

Professor Victoria Heath was appointed as Wales’ first Chief Healthcare Science Officer in March 2025. With over 20 years experience in health and social care, Victoria advises the Welsh Government on the most effective ways to use healthcare science to deliver improved healthcare. As the professional lead for the 7000 healthcare scientists in Wales, she represents more than 50 healthcare science specialisms. Victoria is dual registered with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist and clinical scientist. Outside of her role in Government, Victoria is an award winning science communicator with a particular interest in raising the profile of healthcare science careers.